City leaps at chance to rework 3 streets

Pictured are two conceptual designs considered by the city for new street routes at National Avenue, Piccadilly Street and East Lane.

An aerial of the area at the intersection of East Lane and Piccadilly Street as it exists. The properties the city has proposed buying are marked with their street number. The streets would be realigned under a city plan to enhance this area.

WINCHESTER — For decades, a three-block area of National Avenue (Va. 7), North East Lane and East Piccadilly Street has featured two 90-degree turns.